Test ride time...

[John James]

Maybe something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygjihjMp_kU

 

[Fisherdude]

...fyi? I saw the elec bike, a from what a few people have told me n one service tech at a Harley shop this elec bike has a a issue, a full charge will only last 53 miles

Not sure where you saw the bike, unless you're an industry or HD insider...the bike's reveal was yesterday in New York City.

Keep in mind, this is only a prototype test platform. The bike will be making a tour of the US this year, and will only be in 30 HD dealerships. I'm going to have to go to either Seattle or Boise to ride it. They're going to be getting detailed feedback and impressions from everyone who rides it. The plan is to continue development throughout 2015, and the anticipated release to market in 2016.

Along with the Street 500 and Street 750, this is a clear indication that HD is planning for the future. I'm a firm believer in the potential for electric bikes in local riding. Obviously, although they have incredible performance, max range today is around 150 miles. However, here's the interesting part: one of HD's key strategies is charging stations. There really aren't too many populated places in the US where you're more than about three hours from the nearest dealership.

Prior to this announcement, every electric bike has been made by very small, niche companies, with Zero being the largest. No dealer networks across the country, no availability of spare parts or service, unless you take it back to the main location.

HD's entry into the electric motorcycle arena will do exactly the same thing for electric bikes that IBM's release of the Personal Computer did for home computers in 1981. Now that you have a major, global brand behind it, that changes everything.

It's gonna be interesting! :yes:

 

[EchoWars]

Maybe something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygjihjMp_kU

Naaa...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n17B_uFF4cA

 

[Fisherdude]

Here's a pretty good video: http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/06/1...ic-motorcycle-first-ride-review-photos-video/

I think it's flat-ass gorgeous. The best looking naked sportbike I've ever seen.

 

[Rodzilla]

...I'm a firm believer in the potential for electric bikes in local riding. Obviously, although they have incredible performance, max range today is around 150 miles. However, here's the interesting part: one of HD's key strategies is charging stations. There really aren't too many populated places in the US where you're more than about three hours from the nearest dealership.

I doubt a 150 mile range is really much more than a mental issue for a large percentage of HD's current customer base...for every guy that actually rides his bike for transportation or goes on long distance trips,there are likely 10 that keep thier HD's in the garage 95% of the time,only bringing them out for fair weather evening and weekend local cruises ...this bike would likely work for many of those customers just fine,the range is likely sufficient for thier actual use and they have lots of downtime where the bike is able to be fully charged

 

[Fisherdude]

Couldn't agree more.

The vast majority of riders, no matter the brand, rarely go far from home.

 

[BrocLuno]

I use mine for going to the store (around the tourist traffic ). Gotta have a two wheeler to get around ...

Electric would fill the bill for me. If I'm going over 150 miles, I'll take the Saab and a change, and the cameras, and the wife, and ...